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Hansen Signs; Methot To Worlds

Posted Apr 12, 2012
by Aaron Portzline
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Winger Jake Hansen, who just completed a four-year career at the University of Minnesota, signed a two-year entry level contract with the Blue Jackets today. He's expected to make his pro debut this weekend with the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate in Springfield.

A fourth-round pick (No. 68 overall) in 2008, Hansen became increasingly productive during his run with the Golden Gophers. He had 16 goals and 22 assists and a plus-19 rating in 43 games this season, helping Minnesota reach the Frozen Four. Here are his goal totals starting with his freshman season: 2, 7, 11, 16. And his point totals: 7, 12, 20, 38.

Springfield is clinging to playoff life with two games to play, and the Blue Jackets have stocked them with plenty of options. Forward Cam Atkinson, Maksim Mayorov and Ryan Russell, and defenseman Dalton Prout were sent down on Monday. Defenseman Will Weber was signed late last week and will make his debut this weekend along with Hansen.

Side dishes:

-- D Marc Methot, out since Feb. 9 with a broken jaw, will play for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championships in Finland. Atkinson and defenseman Jack Johnson will play for Team USA. Defenseman Nikita Nikitin could play for Team Russia.

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